Clinical Trials Laboratory Technician

University Of Oxford; Oxford; Presencial; GBP 24.000 - 32.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

An excellent contributory pension

38 days annual leave

Childcare services

Family leave schemes

Cycle loan scheme

Discounted bus travel

Season Ticket travel loans

Club memberships

Descripción de la vacante

University Of Oxford is offering a full-time role in the Sample Handling Laboratory, Cancer and Haematology Centre, Churchill Hospital, Oxford. The post involves receiving and processing clinical samples following strict protocols for accurate results.

Techniques include centrifugation and separation of plasma/serum and white cells, with occasional out-of-hours work. A-level or equivalent education, good manual dexterity and teamwork are essential.

Formación

• Good manual dexterity and accuracy essential.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and follow protocols.

Responsabilidades

• Take receipt of and process clinical samples according to laboratory protocols.
• Perform centrifugation of blood samples and separate plasma/serum.
• Isolate white cells for analysis at other laboratories.
• Work on a flexible rota within 8.30am–5.30pm and occasional late processing up to 10pm.

Educación

A-level standard or equivalent

Descripción del empleo

About the role

The Sample Handling Laboratory in the Cancer and Haematology Centre, Churchill Hospital, Oxford processes patient samples from cancer clinical trials. The role of the post holder is to take receipt of and process clinical samples according to defined laboratory protocols. This will involve several techniques including centrifugation of blood samples, separation of plasma/serum and also of white cells for analysis at other laboratories. This is a full-time post available on a 2-year fixed term contract.

About you

You should be educated to A-level standard or equivalent and have good manual dexterity, accuracy and laboratory experience. An ability to communicate well both written and verbally and to work within a team are essential. Some flexible working will be required. Experience of working in a regulatory environment will be an advantage but specific in-house training will be provided. The normal working hours of the lab are 8.30am to 5.30pm. Staff will start and finish at staggered times to cover these hours on a flexible rota. Occasional out of hours late sample processing is required (up to 10pm). You will live in Oxfordshire or will be within an easy commuting distance to Oxford (or be willing to relocate)

What We Offer

As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees' wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:

• An excellent contributory pension scheme
• 38 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays (pro rata for part time)
• A comprehensive range of childcare services
• Family leave schemes
• Cycle loan scheme
• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans
• Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs